1 Kings 20:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’”

American Standard Version (1901)

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.

Bible in Basic English

And they said to him, Ben-hadad says, Your silver and your gold are mine; and your wives and children are mine.

Free Bible Version

Your silver and gold belong to me now, and your best wives and children also belong to me!”

Geneva Bible 1599

And sayd vnto him, Thus sayth Ben-hadad, Thy siluer and thy golde is mine: also thy women, and thy fayre children are mine.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.

Translation for Translators

‘You must give to me all your silver and gold, your ◄good-looking/most beautiful► wives/women and strongest children.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

'Your silver and your gold are mine. Also your wives and children, the best ones, are now mine.'”

Noah Webster Bible

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the most comely, are mine.

World English Bible

‘Your silver and your gold are mine. Your wives also and your children, even the best, are mine.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and saith to him, 'Thus said Ben-Hadad, 'Thy silver and thy gold are mine, and thy wives and thy sons — the best — are mine.'

Context

Ben-hadad Attacks Samaria

²Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, ³saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’”

Summary

In this verse, Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram, sends a message to King Ahab of Israel demanding his silver, gold, wives, and children. This aggressive demand reveals the arrogance and greed of Ben-Hadad, seeking to exploit and oppress the people of Israel. It sets the stage for the conflict between the two kingdoms, highlighting the power dynamics and challenges faced by God's people in the midst of hostile nations. Ultimately, this verse showcases the importance of trusting in God's protection and sovereignty in the face of external threats and injustices.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thy silver and thy gold is mine,.... Not of right, but reckoning it as good as in his hands, Ahab not being able to resist him: and thy wives also; for it seems he had more than Jezebel: and thy children; which were many, for he had no less than seventy sons, Kg2 10:1, even the goodliest are mine: some aggravate this, as if his view was to commit the unnatural sin with his male children, when in his possession.

1 Kings 20:3

Ben-hadad Attacks Samaria

²Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, ³saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’”

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Berean Standard Bible

saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’”

American Standard Version (1901)

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.

Bible in Basic English

And they said to him, Ben-hadad says, Your silver and your gold are mine; and your wives and children are mine.

Free Bible Version

Your silver and gold belong to me now, and your best wives and children also belong to me!”

Geneva Bible 1599

And sayd vnto him, Thus sayth Ben-hadad, Thy siluer and thy golde is mine: also thy women, and thy fayre children are mine.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine.

Translation for Translators

‘You must give to me all your silver and gold, your ◄good-looking/most beautiful► wives/women and strongest children.’”

Unlocked Literal Bible

'Your silver and your gold are mine. Also your wives and children, the best ones, are now mine.'”

Noah Webster Bible

Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the most comely, are mine.

World English Bible

‘Your silver and your gold are mine. Your wives also and your children, even the best, are mine.’”

Young's Literal Translation

and saith to him, 'Thus said Ben-Hadad, 'Thy silver and thy gold are mine, and thy wives and thy sons — the best — are mine.'